Michael A. Epstein MD

About the Practice

Practice Philosophy

Dr. Epsteins goal is to meet your every expectation while insuring that your surgical experience is as comfortable as possible. He and his exceptional staff are dedicated to providing their professional guidance to address your unique circumstances and desires. From the moment your appointment is taken over the phone, through your last post operative visit, youll be treated with compassion, courtesy, confidentiality and respect.

Additional Information

Welcome to MAE Plastic Surgery, located in Northbrook and serving the Chicago metro area, where it’s all about YOU and your aesthetic experience. From the moment you walk into our offices, you are welcomed, cared for, and treated with the utmost respect. Whether you’re exploring plastic surgery options for the first time, had plastic surgery before, or are interested in the advanced skincare services provided at Transcend MedSpa, our priority is your complete satisfaction by providing you with beautiful, natural results. There is no one more important than you, and our entire staff is dedicated to ensuring that your aesthetic experience is all that you hoped it would be. Dr. Michael A. Epstein is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for excellence. He has received critical acclaim for his exceptional results and advanced surgical techniques in the area of plastic surgery for residents of Chicago, the Chicagoland area, Northbrook and surrounding communities in Illinois. An active member of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, he has been featured on numerous television programs and quoted in dozens of newspapers and magazines nationwide. As a trusted resource who is highly respected by both the media and his peers, Dr. Epstein’s training, education and surgical skills have made him one of Chicagoland’s leading and most gifted plastic surgeon.

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Background & Certification

Board Certification

Dr. Epstein has been recognized as a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1994. This board is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery - 1994

Awards & Honors

Deans List - The University of Michigan
Honors in Medicine - Wayne State University School of Medicine
AMA Physicians Recognition Award 1994-2002

Affiliations & Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital

Society Memberships

American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Chicago Plastic Surgery Society
Fellow of American College of Surgeons

Staff & Facilities

Surgical Facility

Northbrook Plastic Surgery is accredited by the prestigious AAAASF. Providing the ultimate in discretion and privacy for his patients, Dr. Epsteins operating room is equipped with state of the art monitoring and safety devices.

* Special Features: MD Anesthesia

Computer Imaging

Dr. Epstein has the latest in technological advances when it comes to computer imaging in his offices with Vectra 3D. It will provide you with a visual impression of the changes which can be made surgically before you've had the operation.